THE POLLACK TOTAL APPROACH: APPLICANT GUIDE TO SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEWING

HOW TO CONDUCT YOURSELF DURING THE INTERVIEW SO AS TO MAKE A GREAT IMPRESSION:

1. Be observant of the "interviewer's" surroundings - This is an easy way to establish rapport.
   
   
2. Greet employer with a firm handshake and a sincere smile.
   
   
3. Wait until interviewer invites you to sit down.
   
   
4. Good posture improves the appearance. Sit up and look the employer in the eye. Have enthusiasm in your posture, voice and facial expressions. Do not slouch or look too relaxed. Speak clearly and look alert.
   
   
5. Once you exchange your "niceties", begin by asking the interviewer to explain what the job consists of. Say, "To ensure I cover the most relevant qualifications, would you please outline what the job entails." The interest you demonstrate and the way you listen has as much impact as what you say. Remember the skills and personality traits he said he looks for, and try to display them with real examples in your presentation. (e.g. aggressiveness, creativity, good listening skills, perceptiveness, outgoing, having leadership qualities, being personable, a team player, etc.)
   
   
6. Don't knock your former employers, but be honest.
   
   
7. Don't discuss salary at the initial interview unless the employer asks first.
   
   
8. Remember the purpose of the interview is…to find out if you want the job, and if the employer wants you. If you do, you must convince the employer that you are the best candidate available. Even if you are not sure initially that you want to work for this company, it is much better for you to be in a position where you have an offer, which you can turn down later should you so desire. Then, if you happen to change your mind and you do want the position, you'll be glad that you kept your options open.

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